The initiative follows an official visit between Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in Poland on July 18-21, 2024, EU Helpers reports.
In addition to employment opportunities for Sri Lankans, Sabry and Sikorski discussed increased people-to-people connections and cultural exchanges while noting the importance of further enhancing collaboration.
As further noted in an official statement, Sabry met other Polish officials and discussed opportunities for trade and tourism promotion, among other things.
Number of Foreign Workers in Poland Surged, Reaching Almost 1.3 Million in October 2023
According to the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), nearly 1.3 million foreigners were lawfully working in Poland by the end of October 2023, marking an increase of 61,000 workers since the end of 2022.
Despite this increase, Poland’s aim to hire Sri Lankan workers highlights the country’s need for an additional foreign workforce.
Moreover, an earlier report by Rzeczpospolita newspaper shows that various sectors in Poland are struggling with a shortage of workers. According to the founder of the employment agency Personnel Service Krzysztof Inglot, the shortage of local workers is one of the reasons.
Poland is Facing Labour Shortages in 28 Occupations, Report Reveals
Although Poland has the lowest employment rate among EU countries, the 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses indicates that it is facing labour shortages in 28 occupations.
Skilled crafts and trades, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation were among the affected sectors.
